Monday, March 22, 2010

A Table for 6

I totally neglected you guys here. I almost forgot to get you a before photo! As you can tell - I had set it up and started painting when I remembered to get the shot!

This table my sweet Dad hand built for me the Christmas of '07. I adore it! It's a large harvest table that will seat 6 chairs, or 4 chairs & a long bench - he also built for me!


Originally I had painted this table black & stained the top. I have since decided to paint it a green tone to match my island.  I did the paint mixing in my basement with some blues & yellows I had on hand.



Once I put on 2 coats of the green paint - I really hit it hard with the sand paper - mainly because I wasn't sure about the color this time - it's a bit more sage than I wanted.


I really like the aged look I got from it & it actually goes quite well with my island considering I wanted a more kelly / cilantro green color.  Who knows - I may do a dry brush technique on it with a darker color in places - that may get me the island look I'm going for!


 Please forgive the picture from the fall, but I had to share this baby with you again.  It is one of my prized possessions at a mere $325!  It's truly from the 1800's - an old store counter.  The vendor had rebuilt the right side since it was attached to the wall - but you can barely tell - they were that good!



15 comments:

  1. LOVE the table! Looks fantastic! Did you get my crazy emails from over the weekend? ~mary~

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  2. LOVE the table...love the color. I think they coordinate well without being perfectly matchy matchy. I wouldn't want to take the focus away from that awesome island.

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  3. hug that daddy of yours! awesome :)

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  4. Your Dad did such a fantastic job on building you your table!! You lucky girl!! I think your green table goes well with your island too! Love the look!

    Blessings,
    ~Lynn

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  5. I LOVE that blue in your kitchen and the curtains are so lovely!!

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  6. You are so talented! I love the two-tone look on your table, and that island is fantastic!

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  7. Very talented! Such a great looking kitchen. You have to have a great kitchen because that's were everyone gathers! Yours is beautiful!

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  8. AWESOME!! that table is just what i want!!
    and the bench sounds great.
    Of course, i remember the island and love it too:O)

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  9. Found you through another blog's comments - love your kitchen! And those pillows - sigh - they're adorable! You have such great style, looking forward to following you and getting some great inspiration.

    -Ann Marie

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  10. I love your kitchen!!! I really love your kitchen chairs!!!!!! I am totally following you! Great job girl!
    Bonnie
    http://creatingahouseofgrace.blogspot.com

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  11. This room is so unique ~ I love it! Your attention to detail is truly inspiring :)

    P.S. Be sure to enter my first GIVEAWAY!

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  12. I am most definitely coveting your island!

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  13. holy crap. it's awesome. i want to steal everything in your kitchen.

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  14. You island is amazing. I can't understand why it is so precious to you. I think the table works very well with it and you did the perfect amount of distressing. Great, as always!

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  15. I LOVE the table and the island...amazing! what a great find. I googled you to find your blog. I am #10 in the Parade of Homes...stopped by to say hi, love your work. :) -denise

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Thank you so much for your kind words & support! I love hearing from you & read each and every comment you leave for me! ~Annie

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